Online access to NHS medical records and test results

Tell them they're sailing very close to the wind in regards to breaking the Data Protection Act.

That usually makes thwm poo their pants - cause it's true and could mean a hefty fine.

Since you haven't suffered any abuse and have not got serious mental illnesses there is no reason for the GP to refuse.

Unfortunately if they do you would have to take them to court as clearly they have put some lies on your records.

Oh and it's always a good idea when people in organisations are being difficult to request things in writing mentioning the time(s) you also asked in person. That way if you do need to go to a regulator you have proof.

do all drs have to do this?

Write a letter of complaint to the Practice Manager and recommend that Receptionists receive proper training rather than giving out incorrect information to patients.

Not available in Wales.....

Hi Molliemoo - my surgery is the same! I've been requesting simply to be able to book appointments directly online since before Christmas!

Don't think my surgery would ever allow us to see our notes.

I suppose many people give up which saves them the trouble.

Some GPs have given online access to their patients’ GP records for some time. From April 2015 all GPs should give their patients online access to summary information in their records.

nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/re...

I understood that all GP's had to go on line re patients. However, you can do repeat prescription, makes appts and just a diagnosis of your visits. But, you can't see the rest what Dr's wrote. Also you can't see the test results.